20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta: 9 Things to Love About the #BalloonFestPH


CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – Last February 11-14, 2016, the 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta took place in Clark Freeport. It is the longest-running sports and aviation festivity that aims to showcase a wide array of Hot Air Balloons from different parts of the world and exhibitions of different aviation disciplines, including aerobatics, skydiving, paragliding, remote control aircraft, and kite flying. Hot air balloons from the Philippines and other countries have flown high in the early morning, and illuminated the evenings.


The large number of attendees and stunning photos posted online are testimonies that PIHABF 2016 was a success. There are a lot of things to love about this year’s Balloon Fest, and here are our top picks: 

1. The Philippine Air Force Marching Band

Photo from Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Facebook Page
The Balloon Fest program was officially opened by the Philippine Air Force Marching Band! What a grand way to start the fest. 

2. Skydiving Philippine Flag Jump

Photo from http://outoftownblog.com
There’s nothing quite like looking the Philippine flag up with pride with your right hand on your chest, while singing the national anthem. The PIHABF team gave it a twist by flying the Philippine flag via skydiving during the flag ceremony. The flag landed just in time for the ending of the national anthem. Now that’s one for the books! 

3. It’s a Weekend of Everything That Flies, literally!

Photo by Midori Clark Hotel and Casino

Photo grabbed from @rissa_ayuro on Instagram
PIHABF lived up to its tagline – “A Weekend of Everything That Flies!” Aside from hot air balloons, you will see kites, aerobatic exhibitions, radio controlled aircrafts, people skydiving and paragliding, and many more!

4. Animals from Zoocobia

Photo from Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Facebook Page

Attending the festival was all the more worth it because of these adorable animals. Zoocobia brought some of their animals for the public to see. Many families have graced the event and have surely appreciated this additional attraction.

 5. Three Wedding Proposals
Yes, you read that right. Three wedding proposals happened last weekend. The spirit of Valentine’s Day backed up with the stunning hot air balloons as backdrop made it possible and it was nothing short of romantic. Congratulations and best wishes, you guys! 

JC & Jeline (from PIHABF Facebook Page)

Dennis & Jex (from @albercadennis958 on Instagram) 

James & Rachel (from PIHABF Facebook Page)
6. Souvenirs

@kitinisms on Instagram

@tintinbanaag on Instagram

These miniature balloons are too cute to resist! It’s nice to know you can take these and the great memories from the balloon fest with you! Kites and other souvenir items were also sold during the fest. 

7. Freebies




Most of the sponsors/exhibitors gave away freebies and/or gifts during the fest. Midori Clark Hotel and Casino  offered FREE discount vouchers for 60% off on room rates and 40% off on spa services to people who visited our booth and participated in our mini games.  Midori umbrellas and desk calendars were given away, too! 


In addition to those, we ran a photo contest that would entitle the winner of a FREE Overnight Stay with Breakfast for Two (2)! 



We will announce the winner on February 29, 2016! 

8. Concerts

Fire Fall Down (From PIHABF Facebook Page)

The fun doesn’t stop after the sun sets. Concerts of different artists took place to make hot air balloon nights more entertaining. 

9. Hot Air Balloon Night Glow


Every night, after the balloons have flown in, they stay pumped up and illuminated for the Night Glow event. A sky full of stars and balloons, anyone? :)


Check out #BalloonFestPH for more photos from the event. 

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